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Container Gardens(Post)
Container Gardens for All Season Color Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long
Ferns(Post)Perennial Ferns One of the most widely recognized residents of shady perennial beds, woodland gardens, and natural areas, ferns are fascin
Fall & Winter Garden Prep(Post)Fall & Winter Garden Prep As the sun sets earlier in the sky each week and casts an autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it's time to start thinking about the next season. Taking the
The Hydrangea Handbook(Post)The Hydrangea Handbook Hydrangeas are a staple in any Zone 4 (but we're now officially Zone 5a!) garden. We love them and can't ever get enough. Their glorious blooms are the sweet rewar
Landscaping with Groundcovers(Post)Along with trees, shrubs, and perennials, groundcovers are an important part of the garden and landscape. The most common living groundcover is turf grass, and wood or rock mulch is common for non-liv
Greenhouse Vocabulary(Post)Greenhouse Vocabulary Full Sun 6+ hours of direct sun, usually West or South facing or an exposed area.
Small Scale Homesteading w/ Stephanie Thurow(Post)Small Scale Homesteading with Stephanie Thurow Hi everyone, my name is Stephanie Thurow. I’m a local author that has written three small-batch cookbooks on water bath canning and ferment
May Perennial Planting Guide (Post)May Perennial Planting Guide May is when the garden really starts to stir and come back to life. The soil has finally shaken off its chill, the days linger a little longer, and everythin
Harvesting, Serving, and Preserving Summer Herbs(Post)Harvesting, Serving & Preserving Summer Herbs Ah, the sensations of Summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs can elevate any d
Early Spring Garden Checklist(Post)Early Spring Garden Checklist Spring! It's finally here and it's time to get growing in the garden. Check out our early spring gardening checklist. Let's dig! Get your tools in orde
Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hostas are
Essential Shrubs(Post)Essential Shrubs for Your Garden and Landscape Shrubs are the backdrop of any well established garden - an excellent way to fill space, draw attention to certain areas, anchor your garde